Dialogue or Drama?” That’s the question on everyone’s lips after DA leader John Steenhuisen pulled his party out of the national dialogue initiative — a move that’s drawn fire from the ANC, which accuses the DA of prioritising political theatre over national healing. At the centre of the storm: a sacked deputy minister, a missed ultimatum, and a tug-of-war over principles, power, and perception. Steenhuisen says he’s taking a stand against corruption and state capture — but the ANC says the DA is walking away because it didn’t get its way.

<p>Dialogue or Drama?&rdquo; That&rsquo;s the&nbsp;question on everyone&rsquo;s lips after DA&nbsp;leader John Steenhuisen pulled his&nbsp;party out of the national dialogue&nbsp;initiative &mdash; a move that&rsquo;s drawn fire&nbsp;from the ANC, which accuses the DA&nbsp;of prioritising political theatre over&nbsp;national healing.&nbsp;At the centre of the storm: a sacked&nbsp;deputy minister, a missed ultimatum,&nbsp;and a tug-of-war over principles,&nbsp;power, and perception. Steenhuisen&nbsp;says he&rsquo;s taking a stand against&nbsp;corruption and state capture &mdash; but&nbsp;the ANC says the DA is walking away&nbsp;because it didn&rsquo;t get its way.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>